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I want to see them attempt Venice; although technically 'street' view would not be accurate. It would not be easy, between canals, pathways, and especially all the bridges: foot traffic only, with stairs, and you'd have to keep the camera steady somehow.

The results, though, would be very cool.

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I don't think holding the camera steady it that big a deal. In the video, he's biking a non-paved hill-path, and the outcome is fine. A bit of shock-absorption and a fast shutter is all that's needed.

I expect this is part of the reason they only have pictures from bright and sunny days in most places.

Yes, Stedicams are standard equipment in the film industry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steadicam

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